Tens of thousands march in Istanbul as protests seek Turkey PM’s ouster and new government vote
Protests articles on Democracy Chronicles
Political protests are a human right, political right and civil liberty to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interest. Today, pro-democracy protests and freedom of speech remain under threat. Also take a look at our articles on the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Turkey, and the Tea Party.
March in New Hampshire Against System of Corruption
Lawrence Lessig leads democracy advocate march across New Hampshire against system of corruption
Thousands March in Burma for Expanding Freedoms
Massive protest seeks broader rights protection and an end to politically motivated arrests as citizens back plans in Burma for expanding freedoms
Cambodians Press for Democracy Amid Police Attacks
Across the country increasing pressure on Cambodian dictatorship and kept up as Cambodians press for democracy
Workers Join Cambodia Democracy Protests
Capital city push gaining strength with support from garment workers announced as Cambodia democracy protest leaders seek public support
Cambodia Opposition in Mass March for Democracy
Thousands take part as Cambodia opposition in mass march for democracy with intention of increasing pressure on dictatorship for a new vote with reforms
Peaceful Western Sahara Protesters Abused
Forgotten conflict simmers under surface of Morocco tensions as Western Sahara protesters abused
Protests For Democracy Reignite in Bahrain
Marching protests reignite in Bahrain as many have grown impatient at slow place of political reforms and stalling by dictatorship
VIDEO: Thailand Democracy Protests Reaching Boiling Point
Massive Thailand democracy protests continue to shake Asian tiger as democracy hangs in balance
Major Protests Turn to Massive Ukraine National Strike
Protests have built to massive Ukraine national strike following government decision to shun EU